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Rye, NH


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Rye, New Hampshire

Rye, New Hampshire, in Rockingham county, is 22 miles NE of Haverhill, Massachusetts (center to center) and 47 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is located in the Portsmouth - Rochester metropolitan area. Rye has a population of 5,182.

The People and Families of Rye

In Rye, about 62% of adults are married.

You'll feel comfortable in Rye if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rye had a median family income of $74,956. People in Rye generally have good earning power. The town enjoys an educated population. In Rye, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Rye. This town has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Rye gave more campaign money ($10,930) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Rye Housing

Owners occupy 81% of the housing units in Rye. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Rye, 85% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Rye strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Hampshire):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyRye Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyRye Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Rye College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Rye Low Property Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 10%Rye Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Rye Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Rye, NH

Comparing Rye to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population710
Male Share of the Population41
Children Under 5 Years Old13
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married74
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income910
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use47
Walking and Biking to Work47
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
People Living Alone69
Housing Recently Built42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Affordability of Rents21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime108
Low Violent Crime85

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